Chapter 1: Major Themes of Anat & Phys

Question 1

Anatomy&Physiology

Answer 1

Anatomy is study of form and physiology is study of funtion

Question 2

Palpation

Answer 2

Feeling a structure with your hands Ex: taking a pulse

Question 3

Auscultation

Answer 3

Listening to natural sounds body makes

Question 4

Percussion

Answer 4

Taps on body, feels for abnormal resistance, listens to emitted sounds for signs of abnormalities.

Question 5

Comparative Anatomy

Answer 5

The study of multiple species in order to examine similarities and differences and analyze evolutionary trends.

Question 6

Gross Anatomy

Answer 6

Any structure of the human body that can be seen by the naked eye. (Includes radiology-imaging techniques)

Question 7

Histology and Histopathology

Answer 7

Microscopic anatomy and histology that examines tissues for signs of diseases

Question 8

Cytology

Answer 8

The study of structure and function of individual cells

Question 9

Comparative Physiology

Answer 9

The study of how different species have solved problems of life